Epstein Secrets

who had built a S3 billion em- pire—one that now in- cludes Victoria's Secret. Express, and Bath & Body Works—from 55.000 lent him by his aunt. "Werner saw in Jeffrey the type of person who had the potential to real- ize his [Jeffrey's) dreams?' says some- one who has worked closely with both men.

- fenberg's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they in- cluded oil mogul Cece Wang (lather of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murjani, whose clothing company grew into Gloria Van- derbilt Jeans. Epstein lived large even then. One friend recalls that when he took Cana- dian heiress

ch- ing. His story has subsequently changed. When asked if Wexner knew about his con- nection to Hoffenberg. Epstein said that he began working for Werner in 1989, and that "it was certain& not the same time." Wherever and whenever it was that Ep- stein and Wexner actually met, there was an immediate

of- Embers 's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they in- eluded oil mogul Cede Wang (father of the designer Wm) and Mohan Murjani, whose clothing company grew into Gloria Van- data Jeans. Epstein lived large even then. One friend recalls that when he took Cana- dian heiress We

ly not the same time." Wherever and whenever it was that Ep- stein and Wexner actually met. there was an immediate and strong personal chem- istry. Werner says he thinks Epstein is "very smart with a combination of excellent judg- ment and unusually high standards. Also. he is always a most loyal frie

Hoffenberg's." Also appealing to Hoffenberg were Epstein's social connections; they included oil mogul Cece Wang (father of the designer Vera) and Mohan Murjani, whose clothing company grew into Gloria Vanderbilt Jeans. Epstein lived large even then. One friend recalls that when he took Canadian heiress Wen